Donations
Help support the Festival you love. Become a Bard Member and enjoy exclusive benefits, invitations to special events, and access to unique perks! Bard Membership starts at $50 for the As We Like It level. (Note: each level includes the benefits of all previous levels)
Amount to Donate: $
Membership Levels
- $50 to $149
As We Like It
- Tax Receipt
- Vote at the AGM
- $10 discount to the Bard Boutique
A physical coupon presented on-site or online coupon code can be used to receive your discount. - Sold-Out Show Waitlist
Put your name on the Members-only waitlist for a sold-out show and we will contact you if tickets become available. - Speak, Breathe, Discuss: Reconciling Shakespeare with Contemporary Values (Thursday, March 14 at 7:30pm)
Join artists and scholars for an illuminating discussion about adapting Shakespeare’s trickier works for modern audiences, focusing on the upcoming Measure for Measure. - Backstage Tour (Monday, July 15 at 6pm and Saturday, August 24 at 10am)
You are invited to join us at a backstage tour for an exclusive view of the production process and behind-the-scenes secrets.
- $150 to $299
Labour of Love
- Invitation to a Dress Rehearsal – BMO Mainstage
Two dress rehearsal passes for the Mainstage Theatre.
Thursday, June 6: Twelfth Night
Sunday, June 9: Hamlet - Name recognition in the House Program Guide
- Invitation to a Dress Rehearsal – BMO Mainstage
- $300 to $599
Much Ado
- Front of Line Booking
Reserve your tickets for the Season three weeks before they go on sale to the general public. - Season Launch Reception (Thursday, April 18 at 6pm)
Raise a glass to our 2024 Season and savour an evening filled with music, mischief and laughter. - Meet the Artists Reception (Friday, July 31 at 6pm)
Gather under the Marquee tent to discover more about our artists and production team, exploring the distinct talents that contribute to the originality of our Season.
- Front of Line Booking
- $600 to $999
Midsummer Magic
- Front of Line Booking
Reserve your tickets for the Season four weeks before they go on sale to the general public. - Invitation to Dress Rehearsals
Two additional Dress Rehearsal passes (four total). Limit of two for use in the Douglas Campbell Theatre.
Thursday, June 27: The Comedy of Errors
Sunday, June 30: Measure for Measure - Access to the Best Seats in the House
We keep the best seats on hold for Members up to 24 hours before each performance (subject to availability).
- Front of Line Booking
- $1,000 to $2,499
Benefactor
- Benefactor’s Reception (Monday, July 8 at 6pm)
Spend an evening with the Bard Company as we thank you for all you do! - Invitation to Dress Rehearsals
Four additional Dress Rehearsal passes (eight total). Two passes for each of our four productions. - Picnic Tables
Reserve a picnic table, accessible one hour before the start of your performance (subject to availability).
- Benefactor’s Reception (Monday, July 8 at 6pm)
- $2,500 to $4,999
Tudors
- Renaissance Circle Reception (Wednesday, May 28 at 6pm)
Gather for an intimate evening hosted by Christopher Gaze to thank you for your incredible friendship. - Invitation to Opening Night
Receive an exclusive invitation to the Opening Night of Twelfth Night.
- Renaissance Circle Reception (Wednesday, May 28 at 6pm)
- $5,000 or more
Artistic Director’s Circle
- Attend an Open Rehearsal
Meet the cast and get a first glance at the productions in the 2024 Season.Thursday, April 11: Hamlet
Monday, April 15: Twelfth Night
Monday, May 6: The Comedy of Errors
Wednesday, May 8: Measure for Measure - Artistic Director’s Circle Dinner on Stage (Monday, August 28 at 6pm)
Join us for a special dinner on the Mainstage, complete with an exceptional meal and enchanting entertainment.
- Attend an Open Rehearsal
PLEASE NOTE: All event dates and activities are subject to change. Each level receives the benefits of all previous levels.
For more information, please contact Taylar Ball, Individual Giving Manager, at [email protected].
Match Your Membership
Many companies match gifts made by their employees. Ask your human resources or payroll department if your company has a matching donations program.
Your matching gift may qualify you for a higher membership category. For more information, call our Development office at 604-737-0625.